The 11 videos entered in the 2010 "NSS in Second Life" Machinima Contest are provided below, with the winning video listed first. Second Life is an online 3D virtual world where participants can interact as avatars. Machinima is an art form consisting of computer animation of such virtual worlds (details). Entries were required to have an outer space theme, with 50% of the video taking place in the National Space Society Second Life simulation. Musician Craig Lyons graciously permitted his music to be used in the videos. Participation in NSS in Second Life requires registration and installation of free viewing software.

Winning Entry Title: Dreamer's Journey [NSSinSL Machinima Entry]YouTube ID: RockseaTVAvatar Name: Rocksea RenegadeDescription: With "Doctor Who" and "2001: A Space Odyssey" in mind, I wanted to create an almost surreal film but at the same time exploring a person's desire to reach the unreachable. A young overworked woman, at an observatory, dreams of the day when a lonely spaceman will take her on as a companion to explore the stars together. Song excerpt: "Start in the Middle" by Craig Lyons.Quality: 480pFilm Location Credit: National Space Society Music Credit: Craig Lyons

Title: In Thrust We Trust (NSSinSL Machinima Entry) HDYouTube ID: MachitopiaStudioAvatar Name: Chenin AnabukiDescription: Filmed at the National Space Society SL, MoonWorld SL and Celestia simulator. This machinima showcases original music by Craig Lyons...the song "Trust." Special thanks to Bonji Barbosa, Rodion Resistance and Frecka Salsman.
More about NSS in Second Life at nssinsl.wordpress.com.
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More about Machitopia at www.machitopia.com.Quality: 720p HDFilm Location Credits: National Space Society SL , MoonWorld SL and Celestia simulatorMusic Credit: Craig Lyons

Title: Explorers (NSS in SL Machinima Entry) version AYouTube ID: alorja1Avatar Name: Al PeretzDescription: Here we as humans have been from the beginning explorers, travelers, conquerors. As we continue our conquest into space we must always respect and care for the planet Earth as the most precious treasure. This is version A; you can see version B below and be surprised that the two stories use the same images. Quality: 1080p HDFilm Location Credits: Las Islas, National Space Society, NASA eEducation, Les Champs Elysees - Paris, Tempura Island - Japan, Wanderstill OdeMusic Credits: Pondy Looper

Title: Explorers (NSS in SL Machinima Entry) versionBYouTube ID: alorja1Avatar Name: Al PeretzDescription: Two couples traveling and exploring in space and time. In their journey they discover that the human race is a treasure. As we continue our conquest into space we must always respect and care for the planet Earth as the most precious treasure. This is version B; you can see version A above and be surprised that the two stories use the same images. Quality: 1080p HDFilm Location Credits: Las Islas, National Space Society, NASA eEducation, Les Champs Elysees - Paris, Tempura Island - Japan, Wanderstill OdeMusic Credit: Pondy Looper

Title: From the Surface of the Earth (NSS in SL Machinima Entry)YouTube ID: parsectt7Avatar Name: Earth PrimbeeDescription: Our Vision: People living and working in thriving communities beyond the Earth, and the use of the vast resources of space for the dramatic betterment of humanity.Quality: 1080p HDFilm Location Credit: National Space Society Music Credits: The Space Elevators (thespaceelevators.com)

Title: A Reflection (NSSinSL Machinima Entry)YouTube ID: ianpahuteAvatar Name: Ian PahuteDescription: Ghosts of missions past visit a lone future explorer. Shot "on location" at the National Space Society sim and features the Apollo Eleven space suit I created last year. The visor reflection is from the famous NASA image of Buzz Aldrin standing on the Moon reflecting Neil Armstrong and the lunar module. Quality: 720p HDFilm Location Credit: National Space Society Music Credit: The Vision of Enoch by Sulis (licensed by www.magnatune.com)

Title: The Trip [NSSinSL Machinima Entry]YouTube ID: RockseaTVAvatar Name: Rocksea RenegadeDescription: Following in the footsteps of one of my favourite films "2001: A Space Odyssey," a surreal journey through space and time to discover an alien race. Music excerpt: "Darkness in Light" by The Invisible Band [Alazarin Mondrian]Quality: 480pFilm Location Credit: National Space Society Music Credit: The Invisible Band [Alazarin Mondrian]